The Department of Human Services (DHS) has implemented a pilot policy for DHS administrative hearings in three counties. Medical Assistance (MA) hearing requests based on eligibility factors are included in this pilot. More information may be found here in DHS Bulletin BPB 2013-007.

ToApply fortheCSHCSprogram: Call 1-800-359-3722 (toll-free), or contact the CSHCS office inyour Local Health Department for information on how to apply.

MARS is a pre-screening tool that allows you to find programs offered by the State of Michigan that may help families in need with assistance for medical, nutritional, food, day care, temporary cash or other expenses.

Medicaid Questions and Answers:

Q: What is Medicaid? A: Medicaid is a health care program for low-income families & individuals. This includes families with children, pregnant women, and persons under the age of 21. It also offers help to persons who have a disability, and people age 65 and over.

Q: Do Medicaid beneficiaries have to join a Health Plan? A: Most people who get Medicaid must join a Health Plan.

Q: When my Medicaid case is opened, who will contact me about my Health Plan choices?A: You will get a information packet in the mail from MICHIGAN ENROLLS. It will list the Health Plan choices in your county. It will also have instruction on how to enroll in a Health Plan and choose a Primary Care Provider (Doctor).

Q: How canMICHIGAN ENROLLS help me? A: They can answer general questions you may have about Medicaid benefits. They can tell you which doctors, pharmacies and hospitals are part of each Health Plan. They can also enroll you by phone in the Health Plan you choose.

Call MICHIGAN ENROLLS at 1-888-367-6557.

Q. When I join a Health Plan, will they mail information to me about that plan? A:Yes. The Health Plan will send you a plan handbook. They will also send you a health plan card.

Q: Where can I find out which doctors, pharmacy, hospital, or other medical providers participate with my Medicaid Health Plan? A: Call your Health plan. Your Health Plan should have list of doctors, pharmacy, hospital, or other medical providers that participate with them.

Q: Who do I call if I need to change my Primary Care Physician (PCP) if I'm enrolled in a Medicaid Health Plan? A: Contact your Health Plan to change your PCP.

Q: If I am not enrolled in a Medicaid Health Plan, where can I find out which doctors, pharmacy, hospital, or other medical providers that participatestraight Medicaid? A: Contact your local Health Department. Your health department might have a list of medical providers that participate with straight Medicaid. Or call the medical provider. Ask them if they participate with straight Medicaid. And if they're taking new patients.

Q: Do Medicaid beneficiaries get a health ID card? A:Yes. They will receive a permanent health ID card. It's called the mihealth card.

Q: If I'm enrolled in a Medicaid Health Plan, will I get themihealth card? A: Yes. You will get a mihealth card and a health ID card from that Health Plan.

Q: Who do I call to report changes when I have Medicaid (examples: my name changed, if I moved, I have other insurance or lost my other insurance, etc.)? A: Call your DHS specialist to report changes. Click here for DHS office phone numbers.

Q: What is the Adult Benefits Waiver (ABW) Program? A: ABW (formerly called the State Medical Program) is a health care program for childless adults, aged 19 through 64 years old, who are uninsured.

On April 1, 2014, the Adult Benefits Waiver, also known as Adult Medical Program or AMP, has changed to the Healthy Michigan Plan. The department notified Adult Benefits Waiver beneficiaries of this change, with instructions on choosing a health plan (if applicable). More information about the Healthy Michigan Plan can be found at www.healthymichiganplan.org.

CSHCS Questions and Answers:

Q: What is the Children Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program? A: Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program for children and some adults with special health care needs.

Q:I think my child qualifies for CSHCS, how do I apply? A: Call toll-free at1-800-359-3722. Or contact the CSHCS office in your local health department for information on how to apply.

Q: Do CSHCS beneficiaries get a health ID card? A:Yes. They will receive a permanent health ID card. It's called the mihealth card.

Healthy Kids Questions and Answers:

Q: What is the Healthy Kids program? A: Healthy Kids is a Medicaid health care program for low-income children under age 19. And for pregnant woman of any age.

Q. Who can I call to see if I qualify for Healthy Kids? A: Call toll-free at1-888-988-6300to get more information that will help you find out if you qualify for Healthy Kids.

Q: Do Healthy Kids beneficiaries have to join a Health Plan? A: Yes. You will get a information packet in the mail from MICHIGAN ENROLLS when your Healthy Kids case is opened. It will list the Health Plan choices in your county. It will also have instructions on how to enroll in a Health Plan and choose a Primary Care Provider (Doctor).

Q: How canMICHIGAN ENROLLS help me? A: They can answer general questions you may have about Medicaid benefits. They can tell you which doctors, pharmacies and hospitals are part of each Health Plan. They can also enroll you by phone in the Health Plan you choose.

Call MICHIGAN ENROLLS at 1-888-367-6557.

Q. When I join a Health Plan, will they mail information to me about that plan? A:Yes. The Health Plan will send you a plan handbook. They will also send you a health plan card.

Q: Where can I find out which doctors, pharmacy, hospital, or other medical providers participate with my Medicaid Health Plan? A: Call your Health plan. Your Health Plan should have list of doctors, pharmacy, hospital, or other medical providers that participate with them.

Q: Who do I call if I need to change my Primary Care Physician (PCP) if I'm enrolled in a Medicaid Health Plan? A: Contact your Health Plan to change your PCP.

Q: Do Healthy Kids beneficiaries get a health ID card? A:Yes. They will receive a permanent health ID card. It's called the mihealth card.

Q: If I'm enrolled in a Health Plan, will I get themihealth card?A: Yes.You will get a mihealth card and a health ID card from that Health Plan.

Q:What if MIChild has been approved and a service is denied?A: You must file a grievance with the health plan.

Maternity Outpatient Medical Services (MOMS) Questions and Answers:

Q: What is the MOMS program? A: The MOMS program provides immediate health coverage for pregnant women. The MOMS program is available to provide immediate prenatal care while a Medicaid application is pending.

Q: Who might be eligible for Medicare?A: People 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).